Finance Officer

Location: St Helens
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent - Hybrid

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Finance Officer to join a busy finance function in St Helens.

This is a hands-on finance role, ideal for someone with experience across accounts payable, purchase ledger and banking, who is looking to take ownership of core transactional finance processes while developing their wider accounting experience.

Working closely with the senior finance team, you will play an important role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time and the organisation's financial records remain up to date.

Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and appropriate authorisations.
• Prepare and support regular payment runs.
• Maintain accurate supplier and creditor records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Respond to supplier queries and investigate discrepancies.

Banking & Cash Management

• Process and accurately record daily banking transactions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Monitor incoming payments and ensure income is correctly allocated.
• Prepare banking reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist with cash management and maintaining appropriate financial controls.

Month-End & Financial Support

• Support the finance team through the monthly month-end close.
• Assist with reconciliations and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Provide information and supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Maintain finance spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist with year-end and audit requirements when required.

• Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate audit trails.
• Ensure transactions are processed in line with financial policies and procedures.
• Support the ongoing improvement of finance processes and systems.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

We are looking for someone with a strong grounding in transactional finance who can hit the ground running.

• Previous experience within a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or similar role.
• Strong experience across accounts payable/purchase ledger.
• Experience processing invoices and supplier payments.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and dealing with banking transactions.
• Experience supporting month-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider finance team.